Minnesota State University, Mankato
Professional Education Unit
INITIAL LICENSURE PROGRAM UNDER the LICENSURE RULES (LAWS OF MINNESOTA; 1993, CHAPTER
224, ARICLE 12, SECTION 34)
College: Science, Engineering & Technology
Department: Chemistry & Geology
Submission Date to BOT: July 1, 2000
Studies Program: Chemistry (9-12)
Degree: BST
Licensure Standards: Minnesota Board of Teaching
Standards Date: March 1999
Program Contact Person(s): Jeffrey R. Pribyl
Licensure Rule 8710.4750 Standards
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
Course Numbers and Titles
Practice in Applying the Standard
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
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Attainment of the Standard)
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A. A teacher of chemistry must
demonstrate a conceptual
understanding of chemistry. The
teacher must:
(1) use sources of information to solve
unfamiliar quantitative problems and
communicate the solution in a logical
and organized manner as evidenced by
the ability to:
(a) describe, in terms of the known
and unknown quantities, a given problem
in appropriate pictorial, graphical, or
written forms;
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(b) describe, in terms of the relevant
numerical and algebraic quantities and
equations, a given problem
mathematically;
(c) plan, using words, diagrams, and
mathematical relationships, a solution
for a given problem in terms of steps
necessary to solve the problem and to
verify the solution; and
(d) evaluate, in terms of unit
consistency, reasonableness, and
completeness of solution, the solution of
a given problem;
(2) use computers to display and
analyze experimental and theoretical
data as evidenced by the ability to:
(a) describe data graphically using a
computer; and
(b) design a mathematical model to
provide a reasonable fit to a given set of
data; and
(3) develop a plan to ensure a safe
environment and practices in chemistry
learning activities.
B. A teacher of chemistry must
demonstrate a knowledge of chemistry
concepts. The teacher must:
(1) understand the properties and
structure of matter as evidenced by the
ability to:
(a) explain and predict, using the
principles for filling the electron orbitals
of atoms and the Periodic Table, the
periodic trends in electrical conductivity,
atomic, radii, ionization energy,
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
Course Numbers and Titles
Practice in Applying the Standard
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab I
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
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electronegativity, electron affinity, and
metallic character of a given set of
elements;
(b) predict, using the Periodic table
and the arrangement and energies of the
element’s outermost electrons, whether
the bonding in a given substance is
primarily covalent, metallic, or ionic;
(c) explain and predict, using the
periodic trends in the physical and
chemical characteristics of the elements
and the type of bonds, or intermolecular
forces, or both, the relative magnitudes
of a given property for a set of elements
or compounds;
(d) predict, using existing models
including the Valence Shell electron Pair
Repulsion theory, the shape of a given
molecule; and
(e) describe, with words and diagrams
using neutron to proton ratios and
binding energies, the changes in matter
and energy that occur in the nuclear
processes of radioactive decay, fission,
fusion, and other common nuclear
transformations;
(2) understand chemical reactions as
evidenced by the ability to:
(a) perform measurements and
calculations to determine the chemical
formulas of the products of a given
chemical reaction;
(b) explain and predict qualitatively
and quantitatively, using the Periodic
Table and the concept of chemical
stoichiometry, the mass relationships
between reactants and products for a
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
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Practice in Applying the Standard
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
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given chemical reaction;
(c) predict quantitatively, using the
principle of state functions and Hess’s
Law, the molar heat of a given reaction
from known values of molar heats of
formation or molar heats of a series of
related reactions; and
(d) explain and predict qualitatively
and quantitatively, using solubility rules,
the common oxidation states of
elements, the activity series of metals
and nonmetals, stability of radicals, and
the properties of acids and bases, the
most likely type of reaction for a given
set of given reactants;
(3) understand thermodynamics as
evidenced by the ability to:
(a) perform measurements and
calculations to determine the molar heat
energy absorbed or released in a given
phase change or chemical reaction;
(b) predict qualitatively and
quantitatively, using the Ideal Gas Law,
changes in the pressure, volume,
temperature, or quantity of gas in a given
thermally isolated ideal gas system when
the gas is heated or cooled, is
compressed or expanded adiabatically,
or enters or leaves the system;
(c) describe, using words, diagrams,
energy graphs, and mathematical
relationships, the changes in the
enthalpy, entropy, and Gibb’s free
energy during a given chemical reaction;
(d) explain and predict qualitatively
and quantitatively, using the First and
Second laws of Thermodynamics and the
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
Course Numbers and Titles
Practice in Applying the Standard
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
CHEM 412: Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
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relationship between Gibb’s free energy
and the equilibrium constant, changes in
the equilibrium and Gibb’s free energy
for a given change in the reaction
conditions;
(e) design, using Gibb’s free energy, a
method for changing the direction of
spontaneity of a given reaction; and
(f) explain qualitatively and
quantitatively, using Gibb’s free energy,
how the electrochemical potential of a
given cell depends on given changes in
the temperature or the concentration of
ions in solution, or both;
(4) understand chemical kinetics and
equilibrium as evidenced by the ability
to:
(a) perform measurements and
calculations to determine the rate of a
chemical reaction, the rate expression,
half-life of given reaction, the activation
energy of a given reaction, and the
equilibrium constant of a given reaction;
(b) describe, using words, energy
diagrams, graphs, and mathematical
relationships, the activation energy,
enthalpy changes, and reaction rate of a
given reaction;
(c) explain and predict qualitatively
and quantitatively, using the rate
equation for the reaction, changes in the
reaction rate for a given change in the
concentration of a reactant or product;
(d) predict, using the rate equation and
the presence or absence of intermediates,
a possible mechanism for a given
reaction;
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
Course Numbers and Titles
Practice in Applying the Standard
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Laboratory II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Laboratory II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
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(e) describe, using words, diagrams,
chemical equations, concentration and
rate graphs, and mathematical
relationships, the equilibrium of a given
reaction;
(f) explain, in terms of changes in the
number of effective collisions of the
molecules in the forward and reverse
reaction, why the chemical equilibrium
of a given reaction is a dynamic process;
(g) explain and predict quantitatively,
using the equilibrium constant, the
concentration of a reactant or product in
a given gas phase or solution chemical
reaction;
(h) design, using LeChatelier’s
principle, a method for achieving a
specified change in the equilibrium
constant or the position of equilibrium of
a given chemical reaction; and
(i)design, using the rate laws and
requirements for effective collisions, a
method for achieving a specified change
in the rate of a given chemical reation;
and
(5) understand organic and biochemical
reactions as evidenced by the ability to:
(a) perform measurements and
calculations to determine the melting
point, boiling point, solubility, or other
common physical properties of an
organic compound;
(b) describe, using words, structural
and chemical formulas, and physical and
computer models, the functional groups
and polarity of the molecule of a given
organic compound;
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
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CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
Practice in Applying the Standard
Course Numbers and Titles
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
Assessment (Demonstration of
Attainment of the Standard)
Course Numbers and Titles
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 440: Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 202: General Chemistry II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 450: Physical Chemistry
Lab II
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
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(c) describe, using words, structural
and chemical formulas, and physical or
computer models, a given hydrocarbon
compound as aromatic or aliphatic;
saturated or unsaturated; alkanes,
alkenes, or alkynes; and branched or
straight chains;
(d) explain and predict, using a
molecular orbital model of the pi-bond,
the outcomes or reactions of given
aromatic, allylic and conjugated alkenes,
and other delocalized electron systems;
(e) explain and predict, using
functional groups, structure, and
polarity, the reactivity, solubility,
melting point, and boiling point of an
organic compound;
(f) predict, using infrared, nuclear
magnetic resonance, and mass spectra,
the structure of an organic molecule;
(g) design and carry out a single step
synthesis of an organic compound,
purify the compound, and characterize
the product;
(h) describe, using words, diagrams,
structural and chemical formulas, and
physical and computer models, the origin
of optical activity of a given chiral
organic compound;
(i ) explain why the reactivity of a
chiral compound depends on its stereo
chemistry when acted upon by a living
system, and predict whether a particular
substrate enantiomer would or would not
react with its enzyme;
(j) describe, using words, structural
and chemical formulas, and physical and
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
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CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
Practice in Applying the Standard
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CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
Assessment (Demonstration of
Attainment of the Standard)
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CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
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computer models, a given set of
biomolecules as a carbohydrate, lipid,
protein, or nucleic acid, and explain how
biomolecules are made from typical
chemical components by chemical
reactions;
(k) perform tests and measurements to
determine if a given biological substance
is a carbohydrate, lipid, protein, or
nucleic acid;
(l) explain, using the concepts of
electrostatic attraction, repulsion, and
stereochemistry in the catalytic process,
how enzymes facilitate a given
biochemical reaction; and
(m) design a method to use organic
compounds to demonstrate a given
general chemical principle.
C. A teacher of chemistry must
demonstrate an advanced conceptual
understanding of chemistry and the
ability to apply its fundamental
principles, laws, and concepts by
completing a full research experience.
The teacher must:
(1) identify various options for a
research experience including
independent study projects, participation
in research with an academic or industry
scientist, directed study, internship, or
field study;
(2) select an option and complete a
research experience that includes
conducting a literature search on a
problem;
(3) design and carry out an
investigation;
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
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Practice in Applying the Standard
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 360: Principles of
Biochemistry
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 320: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 381: Introduction to
Research
CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
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(4) identify modes for presenting the
research project; and
(5) present the research project in the
selected mode.
Knowledge and Understanding of
the Standard
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CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
Practice in Applying the Standard
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CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
Assessment (Demonstration of
Attainment of the Standard)
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CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
CHEM 495: Senior Seminar
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